Privacy Policy

By using the Szlaki service in any way, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.

§1 Definitions

  1. Operator – W3media.pl s.c., headquartered at al. Powstania Warszawskiego 15, Kraków, Poland, VAT ID: 945-212-37-28, e-mail: kontakt@w3media.pl
  2. Application – the Szlaki mobile applications for Android and iOS
  3. Website – the website available at szlaki.app
  4. Service – the Application, the Website, and the server-side software required to provide the services
  5. User – a natural person using the Service in any way
  6. Account – an entry in the Service database confirming the User's registration, including registration via Facebook, Apple, or Google
  7. User Content – content shared by the User within the Service, including photos, comments, and recorded route tracks
  8. User Profile – a section of the Application and Website containing publicly available information about the User, including the User's name, profile photo, and User Content

§2 Personal Data

  1. The Operator is the controller of the User's personal data.
  2. Personal data is collected directly from Users registering for the Service.
  3. During registration, the User must provide an e-mail address, full name, gender, and weight. This information is necessary to provide the Service.
  4. The User's e-mail address is never publicly displayed within the Service.
  5. The purposes of processing personal data are:
    • creating an Account in the Service;
    • providing electronic services through the Service;
    • analyzing and managing User activity in order to personalize services and content according to individual preferences;
    • conducting marketing activities.
  6. Under the GDPR, Users may have the following rights regarding the processing of their personal data:
    • the right of access to personal data;
    • the right to rectify personal data;
    • the right to erase personal data;
    • the right to restrict the processing of personal data;
    • the right to object to the processing of personal data;
    • the right to data portability;
    • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
    • the right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data.
  7. The Operator does not sell or share Users' personal data with other individuals, companies, or institutions without the User's consent.
  8. Users' personal data may be disclosed to entities authorized to receive such data under applicable law, including competent judicial authorities.
  9. The User may delete their Account together with all associated personal data at any time using the function available after logging into the Application.

§3 Content and Location Data

  1. The User Profile and User Content are publicly displayed within the Application and on the Website.
  2. While recording routes, the Application stores the device's location data.
  3. Location data may be used anonymously for statistical analysis of completed routes and to verify the course of hiking trails used by the Service.

§4 Cookie Policy

  1. The Service uses cookies, which are small text files stored on the User's device and are necessary for the proper operation of the Service.
  2. Cookies are used within the Application to:
    • collect aggregated statistics about User activity and traffic (in particular through Google Analytics);
    • deliver and personalize advertisements provided by advertisers;
    • integrate third-party tools and social media plugins.
  3. Some cookies are persistent and remain stored on the device after the Application is closed or after leaving the Website.
  4. Restricting the use of cookies on the device may affect the functionality of the Service.

§5 Local Storage and IndexedDB Policy

  1. Local Storage and IndexedDB are mechanisms used to store Service data on the User's device.
  2. Data stored using Local Storage and IndexedDB is persistent and is not deleted after the Application is closed or after leaving the Website.
  3. Disabling Local Storage or IndexedDB on the device may affect the functionality of the Service.

§6 Data Transmitted via HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket

  1. Data obtained from information transmitted via the HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket protocols is used for technical, identification, statistical, and analytical purposes. This includes data such as:
    • IP address;
    • requested URL;
    • the referring URL from which the User accessed the Website;
    • the User's web browser;
    • application version, device name and model, operating system, and interface language;
    • other standard information transmitted via the HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket protocols.
  2. An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to a computer or device on a network, enabling proper communication between devices.
  3. Users' IP address information may be disclosed to authorized public authorities upon request for the purposes of legal proceedings or to third parties pursuant to decisions issued by competent authorities.
  4. The data transmitted via HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket listed above is also shared when communicating with third-party services used by the Application, including analytics, advertising, and social networking services.

§7 Third-Party Libraries

  1. The Service uses Google Analytics and Firebase to collect anonymous statistics regarding the use of the Application and the Website. The Google Privacy Policy also applies to Users.
  2. The Application uses the Facebook SDK to enable sign-in with a Facebook account.
  3. The Application uses Authentication Services to enable Sign in with Apple.
  4. The Application uses the Google Cloud Platform API to enable sign-in with a Google account.